Modified 21 February 2022
In preparation for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation in 2025, the TEC is seeking expressions of interest for Co-chairs of the sector reference group (SRG).
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/call-for-eoi-pbrf-srg-2025
Modified 7 August 2023
The PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG) is consulting on the second set of Individual Circumstances issues for Quality Evaluation 2026.
Modified 9 August 2024
The Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) has agreed in principle to recommendations made by the PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG) on Technical Matters and recognising the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Quality Evaluation 2026.
Modified 7 March 2024
The PBRF Sector Reference Group (SRG) is consulting on detailed issues relating to Evidence Portfolio (EP) structure and submission requirements for Quality Evaluation 2026.
Modified 12 November 2024
This page provides information on the results of the four previous Quality Evaluation rounds held in 2003, 2006, 2012, and 2018. It also includes background information and reports on previous reviews of the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF).
Modified 12 November 2024
The purpose of the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) is to increase the quality of research by ensuring that excellent research in the tertiary education sector is encouraged and rewarded. This means assessing the research performance of tertiary education organisations (TEOs) and then funding them on the basis of their performance.
https://www.tec.govt.nz/funding/funding-and-performance/funding/fund-finder/pbrf
Modified 5 June 2025
Quality Evaluation 2026 has been cancelled. This page provides links to Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) consultation papers, consultation feedback summaries, and decision documents related to Quality Evaluation 2026.
Modified 9 August 2024
In preparation for the Performance-Based Research Fund (PBRF) Quality Evaluation in 2026, the Tertiary Education Commission (TEC) is pleased to announce the appointment of the Moderation Team.
Modified 3 August 2023
https://www.tec.govt.nz/news-and-consultations/archived-news/updated-pbrf-user-manual-now-available
Modified 7 November 2022
